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Are Radiating Pain In Neck And Headache Symptoms Of Aneurysm?
Question: Very painful neck pain on left side beginning about 3" behind left ear radiating down into shoulder and back of neck. Headache. Using heat pad improves and using flexeril temporarily helps with complete rest. Lifting head and rising from bed is very painful.
Could this be an aneurysm? Have had pain for 2 weeks. Has improved for 2-3 days... But then returns.
Could this be an aneurysm? Have had pain for 2 weeks. Has improved for 2-3 days... But then returns.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your symptoms but chances of aneurysm are unlikely. I would be in a better position to reach to a conclusion if you answer following questions please:
1. Does anyone in your family has similar complaints? if yes then who and since when?
2. Pain occurs in whole head or in half head?
3. Is there any associated history of:
a. visual symptoms like bright light flashing in your eyes or unable to focus from eyes at particular point?
b. Nausea, vomiting or anorexia?
4. Do you then prefer to lie in a dark room so that you headache improves?
5. Does pain starts if you are tired or did not take ample sleep?
6. Are you on any kind of medication?
7. Is there any family history of hypertension, diabetes or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your symptoms but chances of aneurysm are unlikely. I would be in a better position to reach to a conclusion if you answer following questions please:
1. Does anyone in your family has similar complaints? if yes then who and since when?
2. Pain occurs in whole head or in half head?
3. Is there any associated history of:
a. visual symptoms like bright light flashing in your eyes or unable to focus from eyes at particular point?
b. Nausea, vomiting or anorexia?
4. Do you then prefer to lie in a dark room so that you headache improves?
5. Does pain starts if you are tired or did not take ample sleep?
6. Are you on any kind of medication?
7. Is there any family history of hypertension, diabetes or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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